In Minnesota, when you say you’re “at the cabin” people don’t assume you own the cabin. If I said that in any other state say, besides Wisconsin, people would assume you own a cabin. None of my family members own a cabin. They are a dime a dozen up here to rent. While Justin spent read more
Oh, sweet Marlo. You are now 2 months old and my maternity leave is coming to an end. Ok, I have two more months to spend all day with you, but still, you’re my baby! I wished I had longer when Jules was your age but I also like to be able to provide for read more
Continuing with the monthly posts I did with Jules, it’s time for Marlo’s first attempt at a photo with Scully. Also, a look back at her first month. Everyone asks is she’s a good baby. Yes of course she’s a good baby. But really, she’s a newborn. They eat, sleep, cry and look around. The read more
Jules has been a great big brother. He has his moments of not being so great but for the most part, he loves his sister and hasn’t really complained when we’ve asked for his help. We’ve talked to Jules about being gentle with Marlo especially when he gives hugs. He tends to hug her head read more
– Even when you nursed your first kid for more than a year, you forget everything and spend the first few weeks with your boobs out all the time. It apparently takes time to remember how to nurse discretely. – You find something to obsess over that you didn’t expect. Jules: Cloth Diapers. Marlo: Non-toxic read more
One day past my due date, the Doctor scheduled me for twice weekly non-stress tests, a biophysical (ultrasound) and an additional OB appointment. Because I was opting to do a water birth, they needed to make sure I was still healthy as well as the baby. This was Monday. Tuesday morning, contractions started but were read more